NXT Tag Team Title Match: The Authors of Pain (c) w/Paul Ellering vs #DIY
Rezar forces Ciampa in the corner. Rezar attempts a German suplex, but Ciampa slides between Rezar’s legs and retreats to his corner. Ciampa tags himself in Rezar rushes Ciampa, but Ciampa boots him in the face. Gargano and Ciampa hit a double spear through the ropes. Akam hits the ring, but Ciampa and Gargano land a combo Enziguri/knee strike combo. Ciampa and Gargano clothesline Akam over the top rope. Ciampa tags in and tries to hit a running double knee off the apron. Akam catches Ciampa and powerbombs him into the ring post. Akam and Rezar beat down Ciampa in their corner. Ciampa tries to fight out of the corner, but Akam destroys him with a sidewalk slam. Akam and Rezar continue beating down Ciampa.
After a short break, Ciampa manages to tag in Gargano. Gargano lands multiple running elbows to Akam. Akam picks up Gargano for a slam, but Gargano wiggles off Akam’s shoulder. Akam charges Gargano but Gargano ducks, which causes Akam to trip to the outside of the ring. Akam attempts to get back in the ring but Gargano clocks him with a head kick. As Akam gets his barrings, Gargano leaps off the apron with a running somersault senton which complete wipes out Akam. The big man is in trouble. Slingshot DDT by Gargano for a two count. Gargano tags in Ciampa. #DIY hits Akam with meet in the middle. Ciampa obliterates Akam with a discus clothesline. Ciampa locks in his bridging Fujiwara armbar.
(cont.)
